Course Summary
Learn about all aspects of multi-camera television production at the modern National Film School studio building and facilities.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Who can apply?
This course is aimed primarily at existing freelance professionals working in the broadcast industries who are interested in upskilling and/or reskilling in one of these key areas: Studio Camera Lighting Operator; Sound Operator; Gallery Production Assistant; Vision-mixing.
Entry requirements include an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level (Level 8). Applicants without a Level 8 qualification who have relevant professional experience may be considered through our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.
Eligible freelance professionals will be prioritised for this course, but there may be limited availability for currently employed broadcast professionals already working in full-time positions. Freelance professionals may be eligible for partial funding support.
As part of your application we require:
A recent CV including an introductory statement outlining your interest in the course and clearly stating your desired pathway (in order of preference) for Studio Camera Lighting Operator; Sound Operator; Gallery Production Assistant; Vision-mixing.
One Reference.
You may be asked to attend an interview.
Application Details
Application Deadline
Friday, 5th May 2023 at 4pm
Weeks 1 + 2: 6th to 16th June 2023:
Learn from active practitioners and practice in industry standard facilities at the National Film School at IADT.
The course runs from Tuesday 6th June to Friday 16th June, including Saturday 10th June.
Times: Weekdays from 10am to 5.30pm; Saturday 10th June from 9am to 4pm.
Attendance is required 5 days a week, full-time.
Week 3: June – August 2023:
Work placement in Virgin Media Television (to be completed by the end of August 2023).
Fees
Application Deadline
Friday, 5th May 2023 at 4pm
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
A variety of professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries. You may want to work as online content providers in the broadcast media, advertisement agencies, production facilities, company in-house production facilities, state and civil society bodies, and indeed any group involved in the creation and distribution of audio-visual content.
The course will enable you to incorporate your skills into your production practices and future professional roles, and give you real-life experience in a professional working environment.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate in Multi Camera Television from IADT.